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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Microsoft Defender Alternatives
Microsoft Defender is described as 'Windows Security (known as Windows Defender Antivirus before Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Windows Defender before Windows 10 Creators Update, or Microsoft Defender Antivirus before Windows 11) is an anti-malware component of Microsoft Windows' and is a very popular Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Defender for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft Defender alternative is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft Defender are Avast Free Antivirus, ClamAV, Bitdefender Antivirus and Spybot - Search & Destroy.
Alternatives list
All-in-one suite delivering antivirus, malware protection, firewall, secure VPN, cloud backup, password manager, dark web monitoring, parental controls, and identity theft safeguards, including LifeLock alerts, real-time protection, and cross-device coverage.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
United States
70 McAfee Total Protection alternativesOffers comprehensive antivirus with VPN, identity monitoring, AI-driven malware defense, and unlimited device coverage. Features privacy enhancements like Personal Data Cleanup and Secure VPN for public Wi-Fi, with up to $2 million identity theft insurance.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- United States
78 Avast Premium Security alternativesExperience comprehensive online protection across computers, phones, and tablets with robust defenses against spoofed websites, ransomware, and other online threats. Enhance your security with antivirus, anti-malware, and privacy tools, backed by real-time threat detection and frequent updates.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
Czechia
EU
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68 COMODO Antivirus alternativesComodo Antivirus eliminates viruses, spyware, and other malware from desktops and networks.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- United States
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72 CrowdStrike Falcon alternativesCloud-based endpoint platform for real-time detection, prevention, and response to threats using lightweight sensors, advanced machine learning, graph analysis, and threat intelligence—instantly identifying known and unknown attacks for seamless enterprise protection.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- United States
27 Webroot Essentials alternativesWebroot Essentials provides comprehensive cloud-based protection from online threats for all your devices, keeping you safe no matter how or where you connect.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- United States
Real-time malware defense featuring quick, full, scheduled, and drag-and-drop scanning, webcam protection, cloud-based threat detection, regular updates, and advanced customization for security settings, all with low device impact and support for 5 devices.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
Netherlands- EU
Defends against viruses, ransomware, and spyware using automatic updates and DeepGuard 2.0. Includes Scam Protection, Banking Protection, Gaming Mode, and more for optimal performance and security across devices.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Finland- EU
TRAPMINE Platform combines proven technologies such as machine learning, behavior monitoring and exploit prevention techniques in a single agent to provide fool-proof defense against exploit attempts, file-less malware, ransomware and other forms of targeted attacks.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
Türkiye
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Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
United Kingdom
All-in-one solution combining antivirus defense, built-in VPN with 5 GB weekly for free users or unlimited for paid, data breach monitoring, web shield for unsafe sites, privacy tools, phishing protection, and multi-device security for browsing and online accounts.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Czechia
- EU
